Point of View

The point of view of this novel is first person. The author uses two characters to narrate her story and therefore she marks each chapter with the name of the character narrating so that the reader will not grow confused. In using the first-person point of view, the author creates an intimate relationship between the reader and the two main characters, giving insight into the plot that the reader might not have with another point of view.

The point of view of this novel works well with the plot because it gives the reader insight into the main characters and their motivations that might not be obvious with another point of view. The author has written a plot that hinges closely on the feelings and actions of her main characters. For this reason, it is very important for the reader to understand the motivations and emotions...